DOD INSTRUCTION 5000.84 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES Originating Component:Office of the Director,Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation Effective:August 4,2020 Releasability:Cleared for public release.Available on the Directives Division Website at https:/www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.Approved by:Yisroel E.Brumer,Acting Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation Purpose:In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5105.84,this issuance establishes policy,assigns responsibilities,and prescribes procedures for analyses of alternatives(AoAs)for major defense acquisition programs(MDAPs).